Before Your Client Funds a Trump Account, Ask Them ‘Why’
Before funding a Trump Account, families should evaluate their broader gifting goals. Learn how Trump Accounts compare with 529 plans, custodial accounts, and brokerage strategies.
Choosing a Corporate Trustee: Why Separation of Duties Can Protect Your Family
One of the more important decisions when setting up a trust is deciding who will actually administer it. Sometimes a family member is well suited to the role, but if not, there are reasons to consider a corporate trustee instead: no relative able or willing to take it on, complex assets that call for professional management, concern about future incapacity, or a blended family where a neutral party can help reduce friction. A corporate trustee is simply an institution, not an individual, that takes on the legal responsibility of managing a trust’s assets and carrying out its terms.
Is Your Equity Comp Getting a Fair Look?
More and more workers are benefiting from equity compensation, and it’s not just limited to the C-suite and senior executives. Mid-level employees often accumulate meaningful positions in their company’s stock. Many of these employees rarely receive guidance on what to do with this compensation, including potential concentration risks and tax implications. Those with options often […]
An Estate Planning Blueprint by Life Stage: Is Yours Out of Date?
Life moves quickly, but estate plans often stand still. Treating estate planning as a one-off event – a heavy binder locked in a safe – is a common mistake. An effective plan is a living blueprint that should evolve alongside every stage of life. For example, what protects a young adult starting out is different […]
Passing Down the Family Home Without Passing Down a Fight
A vacation home may outlive the mortgage, the renovations, and often the parents who bought it. Whether it’s a waterfront property, a cabin in the mountains, or an apartment in charming city, a second home can accumulate decades of family history long before anyone thinks about what happens to it next. So when estate planning […]
Mega IRAs: Is It Time to Reposition Large Growth Assets?
More than 11,000 Americans now hold IRAs or 401(k)s worth $10 million or more, with over 1,000 above $25 million, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. These balances don’t usually come from routine index fund contributions. They typically trace back to startup founders, venture capitalists, and corporate insiders who placed low-cost early-stage equity into […]
The Inheritance Dilemma: How to Pass Down Wealth Without Destroying Ambition
As posted by Kiplinger Parents planning to leave substantial wealth to their children fear one thing: Will the money make their character or break it? There are some surprisingly practical ways to find out. The transition of wealth carries a quiet, universally recognized paradox: The very resources designed to provide security and boundless opportunity can […]
2026 Mid Year Economic and Investment Outlook Webinar
Tune in as Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty and Chief Investment Officer Stuart Katz break down what happened in the first half of the year and provide their outlook for the rest of the year. They share insights on today’s investment landscape and how we’re positioning portfolios to help clients navigate changing market conditions with confidence.
Trump Accounts: The Basics
An Overview for Households Trump Accounts are a new savings vehicle for children, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Below is a quick reference on how they work. Background Account Setup *Charitable and government contributions to Trump Accounts must benefit an entire “qualified class” of children, such as all kids in a given […]
Location, Location, Taxation: Where You Hold Your Investments Matters as Much as What You Own
When it comes to portfolio construction, we understandably spend a lot of time on asset allocation – deciding how much to carve out for equities, bonds, real estate, and alternatives. It’s a driver of your long-term returns. But there is a second, quieter decision that can quietly boost your portfolio’s bottom line without requiring you […]
How Do “Trump Accounts” Stack Up Against Other Child Savings Vehicles?
On July 4, 2026, the long-anticipated “Trump Accounts,” created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, officially went live. Many households are asking the same question: should we open one of these for our children or grandchildren? The idea of starting early on retirement savings has real appeal, giving an asset six decades to compound […]
The Second-Home Decision: Balancing Aspirations with a Long-Term Plan
Whether it is a ski home in Aspen, a beachfront escape in Miami, or a metropolitan pied-à-terre, many affluent families aspire to purchase a second home. Yet as the luxury real estate market continues to break records, one thing holds true: buying a second home is rarely just a real estate transaction. It carries the […]